Edinburgh

Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across Scotland’s capital, with reporting centred on key districts such as the Old Town, New Town, Leith, and Bruntsfield. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent operator growth, seasonal and festival-driven footfall, and premium casual dining trends. Insight is tailored for businesses navigating a market shaped by tourism, affluence, and a vibrant local dining culture.

  • Apr- 2021 -
    29 April
    RestaurantsEdinburgh’s first ‘whole animal cooking’ restaurant to open in July

    Edinburgh’s first ‘whole animal cooking’ restaurant to open in July

    A new restaurant focused on “whole animal cooking” will open in Edinburgh West End’s this July.  The Palmerston, a 60-cover restaurant that will include a bar, bakery, coffee shop, and butchery,  will be run by first-time restaurateurs, Lloyd Morse and James Snowdon.  According to the pair, the restaurant’s ethos will…

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  • 14 April
    Breweries and Distilleries
    BrewDog announces new hotel and bar site in Edinburgh

    BrewDog announces new hotel and bar site in Edinburgh

    BrewDog has announced it will be opening a new hotel and bar in Edinburgh later this year. James Watt, the brand’s chief executive, confirmed the plans to expand Brewdog’s hotel business to the Scottish capital on Twitter. Watt said: “Announcing the BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh. An amazing beer hotel & bar…

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  • 12 April
    RestaurantsThe Glenturret Lalique Restaurant appoints new head chef

    The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant appoints new head chef

    The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant has announced the appointment of Mark Donald as head chef. Donald will join the restaurant from his position at Number 1 at The Balmoral in Edinburgh, where he has retained the Michelin star until he departed in 2021. The restaurant is located in the heart of…

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  • Mar- 2021 -
    30 March
    Breweries and Distilleries
    Brewdog considering hotel site in Edinburgh

    Brewdog considering hotel site in Edinburgh

    Brewdog is considering the acquisition of a new hotel site in Edinburgh, according to comments made by the brand’s chief executive. On Twitter, James Watt said: “Working on a potential BrewDog beer hotel location in Edinburgh today. It would be great to open a beer hotel in the capital of…

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  • 30 March
    FeaturesHow does Jollibee hope to win over the UK fast-food market?

    How does Jollibee hope to win over the UK fast-food market?

    With over 1,000 McDonald’s and 900 KFC sites across Britain, any newcomer to the nation’s fast-food sector has a difficult task convincing hungry consumers, who are craving a quick and reliable fix to enter its premises.  For Jollibee – a Filipino-originated fried chicken chain, headed by billionaire businessman Tony Tan…

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  • 12 March
    RestaurantsJollibee invests £30m to grow UK presence

    Jollibee invests £30m to grow UK presence

    Asian inspired fast-food restaurant Jollibee has announced it is investing £30m into growing its brand in the UK.  The chain, which was originally founded in the Philippines, is set to open a new flagship restaurant in Leicester Square this May. This will be followed by two more store launches in…

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  • 3 March
    CommentIs enough being done to upskill the UK’s hospitality sector?

    Is enough being done to upskill the UK’s hospitality sector?

    On 22 February Boris Johnson announced the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease lockdown restrictions in England. The plan, which he described as a “one-way road to freedom”, came almost exactly 11 months after the UK became submerged in a national lockdown that disrupted life as we know it. For business…

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  • 3 March
    BusinessFazenda owner bought out of administration

    Fazenda owner bought out of administration

    Begbies Traynor has overseen the pre-package sale of City District Limited to Southern Wind Group Limited, who has acquired a “substantial” part of the business and assets in a move that has saved 243 jobs. City District Limited, which trades as the Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill alongside sister brand…

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  • 1 March
    Pubs and BarsCatering News

    30 licensed premises closed a day in 2020

    Nearly 12,000 licensed premises have closed in Britain since December 2019, an average of around 30 a day and the highest rate on record, according to research from the new edition CGA and AlixPartners.  While 4,170 new sites have been recorded since December 2019, the loss of 11,894 venues means…

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  • Feb- 2021 -
    25 February
    RestaurantsMowgli to open new Cheltenham site

    Mowgli to open new Cheltenham site

    Mowgli, an Indian restaurant group, has announced its intentions to expand its portfolio with the opening of a Cheltenham site this summer. The establishment will represent Mowgli’s 12th restaurant and will reportedly create over 30 jobs. Founded in 2014, Mowgli now operates over a number of sites across the UK,…

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